Food Safety & Quality Inspector I

Acme Smoked Fish Corp; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

HSA with employer contributions

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee referral program

PPE provided

Job summary

Acme Smoked Fish Corp in New York is seeking a QA Technician I to support the Quality Assurance team in executing inspections, monitoring product quality, GMPs, HACCP, and regulatory compliance across production lines.

You will document results, assist with CAPA, support sanitation and environmental monitoring, and help train staff while contributing to safe, high-quality seafood products.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a food processing or manufacturing environment preferred.
• 1+ year of sanitation experience in a food processing or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Previous QA and/or Food Safety experience within a food manufacturing setting preferred.
• Strong work history demonstrating reliability, positive attendance, and consistent tenure.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Comfortable using computers and troubleshooting basic software and system issues.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• Ability to successfully complete required training programs and follow established SOPs.
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to maintaining excellent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product quality, food safety, packaging, labeling, and production processes to ensure GMP/HACCP/regulatory standards.
• Perform routine quality inspections including label and lot code verification, weight checks, sensory evaluations, and GMP audits.
• Collect, document, and maintain quality, food safety, and regulatory records including testing results and calibration records.
• Coordinate sampling programs for product, environmental, sanitation, and shelf-life; support monitoring and traceability activities.
• Verify CAPA completion and effectiveness, equipment calibration, and other quality system requirements.
• Train and mentor employees on GMPs, HACCP, CCPs, and regulatory compliance; support onboarding and refresher training.
• Support continuous improvement to strengthen food safety, quality systems, and operational performance.
• Exercise quality authority to stop production when standards are not met and communicate issues to QA/Production/R&D leadership.
• Develop familiarity with sanitation programs; train employees on SSOPs and enforce compliance; provide occasional sanitation coverage.
• Perform additional duties and special projects to support QA and Food Safety team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Reliability & attendance

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Biology/Chemistry

Job description

Acme Smoked Fish Corp in New York is seeking a QA Technician I to support the Quality Assurance team in executing inspections, monitoring product quality, GMPs, HACCP, and regulatory compliance across production lines.

You will document results, assist with CAPA, support sanitation and environmental monitoring, and help train staff while contributing to safe, high-quality seafood products.